Skip to content
lexiwi

How many syllables in drum?

Type another word to check it instantly.

  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable drum
  • 4 letters
Syllables
drum has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/drʌm/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with drum

More words with a similar syllable count and stress pattern

Frequently asked questions

How do you divide drum into syllables?

drum divides as drum. drum has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in drum?

Drum has 1 syllable (drum).

Which syllable is stressed in drum?

The stressed syllable in drum is drum. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce drum?

/drʌm/ in American English.